TheParish Nursing Ministry Program

St. Mary's Parish Nurse Ministry Program
Ruth E. Williams, RN, MEPD, MSN

St. Mary's Parish Nurse Newsletter...
January, 2012

WELCOME 2012

Dear Viewers,
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Peace to all in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
ALLELUIA!
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"Praise God in his holy sanctuary; give praise in the mighty dome of heaven" (Psalm 150:1-2)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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This month hosts a variety of programs such as: National Blood Donor, Thyroid Awareness, Birth Defect Prevention, Eye Care, and Cervical Health Awareness Month.
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This month let's focus on leukemia. What is leukemia? It is a cancer of the blood cells. It starts In the bone marrow where the blood cells are made. The bone marrow makes white, red, and platelet cells. When a person has leukemia there is an abundance of abnormal white cells produced by the bone marrow and they function inadequately.
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There are several different kinds of leukemia. The four main types are: Acute myelogenous leukemia or AML; Acute lymphoblastic leukemia or ALL; Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or CLL; Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia or CML.
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Experts don't know exactly what causes leukemia. There are some risk factors such as radiation, chemicals, smoke and genetic problems.
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Some sign and symptoms are: fever, night sweats, headaches, bone pain, feeling tired or weak losing weight, and swollen lymph nodes.(www.webmd.com)
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Please see your Health Care Provider if you have any of the symptoms.
Visit your Faith Community Nurse for comfort and prayers.
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John 14:27 states, "Peace is my farewell to you, my peace is my gift to you."
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Faith Community Nurse (Parish Nurse) class at Viterbo University April 13,14,20,21,27,28, 2012.
Call 608-796-3670 for more info.
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